How to Carve a Happy Little Mushroom Man -Full Tutorial 

Doug, thank you. I recently decided to go full time with carving; both power and knife carving. I live in a small mountain town in California, and am in the perfdct market to sell spirits, whittles, and staffs/hiking sticks. You and Jordy Johnson inspired my start into wood carving. Ive watched hours of your videos. Your way of explaining things, your attention to detail, both in your work and in your way of teaching and explaining, and your good attitude are marks not only of a master carver, but an excellent educator. Give yourself more credit - Your work, your videos, your encouragement have changed my life. Thank you.

I’m sooooo happy that you’re “back” , you were greatly missed 🥰

I started doing your carving tutorials with scrap 2x4s and a swiss army knife. I was addicted. Never thought I could! Now I am waiting for some knives, and moved onto green eilloe branches, as the 2x4 scraps were dried and super hard to cut through. Yoh made me for a little while, forget my osteoarthritis pain, and helped me pass the bear season time up here keeping busy in a super fun satisfying way! Thank you for that! And huge thanks for adding measurements into your teaching, totally have a ruler on my table! Made my first wood spirit set in full bark willow today, while watching your pole spirit being chiseled!

I just opened RU-vid and saw this video. I thought oh! I’ve never seen this one before! Then I read the comments and saw they were posted within the last 24 hours. It’s so nice to find a new video. I love this little mushroom guy, and I will definitely carve him

I absolutely love your videos! I'm in the process of purchasing beginners materials and am chomping at the bit to actually begin carving my first simple project. You're very inspiring to this 75-year-old and widowed elderly man with a ton of free time. Thanks for sparking some excitement back into these old bones and sharing a gift that I should have started years ago.

Absolutely Love your Videos! I am a very new "Newbie" and you're videos are the best! You are Calm, Clear, and explain what you are doing step by step. I also love the fact as I'm sure many of your followers do( of which i am now one ) That you do not play annoying music! Your little characters are a true delight to see. :) :) :)

That's a nifty little Fun-Guy

Doug I could watch you all day it motivate me a lot helps me relax and depression I would paint the cap red with white spots as I seen lots of fly agaric mushrooms 🍄 on my branch hunting foraging in woods 👍🦊🐾🇮🇹🇬🇧

Thank you again Doug looks like you had too much fun

Possibly one of your best little Carving's Doug luv him

Excellent video, thank you kindly.....just a tip for the black, you can cut off the wooden tip of a paint brush to flat and it will make the same size black spot in each eye just like the dot tool you use for the white sparkle spot only the flat with make a circle, you can buy the dot tool with flat end also, just quick easy eyeballs the same size

I stumbled across ur videos a while back and they made me want to try carving... I’ve since carved all ur tutorial projects... Been waiting for something new to carve.... Thank u and keep um coming..

Good to see you back.

I love your carving style doug

What a happy little guy! This tutorial made me smile. Thank you for taking the time to brighten someone’s day. Keep safe.

Glad you've re-opened the Workshop. Nice to see the Executive Chair filled again. Mushrooms signal Fall around the corner, a welcome thought in the Arizona heat.

I love mushrooms ,, you do such amazing carvings

Seeing how much you love and enjoy each of your projects as you carve them brings a huge smile to my face

Fun to watch!

Missed your videos. Great to have you back . Can't wait to try this one.

Thanks for taking the time to put these videos out. It really helps us who are getting started in this hobby.

Very cool Doug thanks for the tutorial 👍🍄

You're my hero with no glove. Without one I mostly carve my fingers 😮 thank you for your great tutorials!

Yay!!!! Doug is back. Missed you. Thank you for the video. I saw your mushroom on Instagram and just had to do one for myself. Came out pretty good. Thanks for spending time with us. Have a great day with a nice hot cup of coffee. Lol. Thanks Doug.

Nice little mushroom man tutorial Doug!👍

Wow Doug. I didn’t recognise you for a moment, that’s a good look Buddy. I appreciate what you do Sir. 100% entertainment. Thank you. Mick.B. ENGLAND.

Thank you for making my day!! So enjoyable to watch your carvings come to life !!😊

Love it

Great to see a new tutorial, awesome job Doug!

Have to admit Doug! That is one great little project. Have watched several times and have a few in process. Keep up the good work and the best of health to you and yours.

Thanks Doug. I enjoyed doing this carving ....no stress and he's so cute :)

Really like the new digs Doug. The studio/shop relocate modification is always an interesting one. Thanks for sharing. 👍

Your tutorial of the mushroom man is spot on ,many thanks

Hi Doug, another great little project - I love it, actually. If it's any help to anyone, I was taught as a trainee carpenter (bar fitter) many years ago that tea bags are great for darkening. It's got me out of many a tight corner over the decades. So, if using linseed or any other oil that is 'clear' (there's nothing wrong with sunflower, vegetable or even olive oil), soak a few tea bags in hot water while making a cuppa for yourself, squench them out into a saucer, then dip them back into the dark brew and dab them where required; wait for it to dry then oil over them. I've used the technique many times to age (or antique) small sections when repairing old doors and trim with inserts of new wood. Repeat as many times as required - it works! It's all about using whatever you have at hand, I guess.

Shrooms! Great tutorial Doug💯

Finally another carving video! Also looking forward to more camping and fishing videos! Going to give this carving a try, right after i finish your snowman carve.

Thank you for teaching us the enjoyable way to carve. Enjoy watching all of your videos...carving or bushcraft.

Now carving number five - such a lovely quick project that de-stresses me after work. Two similar to yours; two tiny ones carved leaning against each other and now doing one with an owl perched on the top! Thank you

I’ve been waiting for another video! Thanks! 😁

Mashrom look very nice, everything wath you carving is very nice we like to watching you, good jab.

Perfect. Love the on the corner carvings. Thank you for this one.

Thanks again Doug ! Really appreciate these, 🤗 👍 !

Thank you, Doug! You’ve made real for me something I’ve wondered about for years! Drawing is fun too, but man, when your grandkids can poke him the nose when you’re done or hang their stockings off him,👍👍👍

Yes happy u have returned Doug😊👍❤️

Great job Doug!! Thank you.

Indeed creating the shadows adds depth to the carving.

My Lord Doug you make some cute things we know you have fun while you do it I love it

So happy Mushroom 😁! What a great idea to carve it!

Great job! Love the carving

Looks like lots of fun, I think I may give it a try. Thanks Doug

those are the cutest little shroomy people!

Hey thank you I'm a beginner and I will be doing this for my granddaughter she's going to love it thank you so much.

Good to see you back... hope your time away was very eventful and had lots of family time involvement.

Hi Doug! Good to see you, Such a cozy feeling watching you carving Once again 🍄 Thanx💖

It’s just so amazing to watch you do what you do Doug! 👍👍👍💯💯💯

Hi Doug, You are an excellent carver and educator, thank you so much for your time producing these videos, you have inspired me to take up carving again. Please keep the vids coming. I am retiring soon and this will be a very peaceful and rewarding hobby, thanks again for your inspiration. God Bless!

Thanks again, Doug, for an excellent training video!

Thank you Doug🙏🏼‼️I was literally looking at mushroom designs this week and, Boom, you do this. Great timing!👍🏻

Very nice one. I have been carving some mushrooms without faces. But am thinking on some with faces. Thanks for some ideas. Someday I'll be good at it.

Thank you Doug! Another great project!

Doug another great video we thank you for making this tutorial you are doing a great job with all your video and we are learning a lot from them . keep up the good work looking forward to the next video . you also did a great job on your last video with the Ultimate Bushcraft Shelter I say yes on building the bushcraft camp . we would enjoy watching video's of the bushcraft camp on your land

Woowhoo!!! I can see you now Mr Doug! 😳🤭🙃🤓😁

Great one Doug. With something new for us newbies. Thanks.

Awesome Doug!!! Loved it!!

You are truly gifted. We need to get you a dual camera setup so the second one is capturing the close up work. Thanks for sharing and teaching.

Hi Doug nice project 😺

Awesome craftsmanship Doug! Thank you for sharing this with us. 👍😁

Love it. Thanks for taking the time to create this video.

Thanks always enjoy you tubes. 😇🇨🇦

Another excellent tutorial, Doug, and I will give it a try after I finish the bear. :) Thanks for the tutorial.

Great video Mr. Linker! Appreciate your time in sharing!

I would like to thank you for the great videos. I'm a big fan of you. 🇩🇪🇺🇸

Love the mushroom man !!!

Thanks Doug ,good show !!!!

Hi Doug! That’s cute, you put a mushroom hat on Mr. dopey, how adorable . 🍄

snoot troughh, I like that even if someone else doesn't like it.

As usual, your video is fantastic. Thanks again.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing your creations. Also, like your outside vids. Thanks again, have a great day.

Another gorgeous little character! I love them. Please keep them coming! :) :) :)

Thank you for this new funny project ♥

Very nice to see your explain carvin video. we have the same Gnome in France (Bretagne ). so i'm going to trail one you show.

Another great carving Doug. I might have to do one tomorrow.

Good to see you back ole buddy ..glad your well

Love the videos Doug, got my first knife recently and started carving. Having lots of fun, and it's very relaxing. I made the worst mistake already and cut a piece off the tip of my finger lol. Not gonna let it get me down, was a good learning experience. You're videos are very informative, interesting, and inspiring. Thanks for the new long term hobby 👍🏻

Good stuff. Thanks for taking the time to make this film. Am going to give it a go 👍

thank you so much for doing a mushroom. i have been waiting for one. You are awesome. Just love everything you do!

As always, a great tutorial! Very creative!

Happy lol mushroom??? Eh??! Trippy!!

Very relaxing to watch

Howdy Doug! Looks like someone stole your beard! This us a super cute bbn project & its great to see you sgain.

So glad you are back making videos! I was being to worry!

Nice to see you back with a carving video. He is really neat and it is enjoyable to watch you carve. By the way. Snot trough is the terminology I was told years ago when I was starting carving. 👍

Nice mushroom, Godspeed!👍🇺🇸

From a 30 + year wood carver I would like to compliment your creativity and Imagination which are two traits that I am a bit lacking in.

Great video, and a fun-looking carving lesson.

Thanks Doug. Nice one✌️

Been subscribed to the channel for a bit for the outdoor stuff but the more I see your wood carving videos, I've finally caught the bug. Going to my local store today to get my first knife kit based on your early tutorial videos. I think I'm gonna do the pumpkin carving first. Thanks for the videos Doug!!!

yes doug you are all into wood carving and i've been into working with metel for over 50yrs making all kind of parts and working automobiles doing different wax jobs i came up with and people were allways taking photos when the rain hit my car and many other peoples cars i waxed.

Wonderful little mushrooms. My husband and I grow shiitake mushrooms. I think I might try these.

Started this as soon as I saw it. Stopped the video, went and got a piece of wood. Deceptively complex, at least for me, of course it always takes me about 2hrs to finish carving your 'simple, fast, and easy' figures, and another couple hours to paint them. Not complaining though, it's all great fun, if I'm carving, I'm happy. Getting the hat taper to look right was the hardest part, but I haven't done the gills yet, had to take a break. Love your little projects, please keep em coming.. Thank you! PS, been wondering if you were OK, hope you were just off in the canoe on some remote Canadian backwater enjoying the summer.